It’s been a very long time since I’ve selected a flat shoe to feature in Shoe of the Moment, partly because so often I get lost in a dream-like state when I see a pair of heels that everything seems to pale in comparison.

Ever since the temperature dived into single digits I’ve started to wear a lot of flats, practical and comfortable, but I’m not talking about your mother’s flat shoes – oh no! Designs used to create more interesting and eye-catching flat shoes have been rearing it heads in stores and onto the pages of magazines; therefore, for this week’s blog entry I’ve chosen a casual yet funky shoe from Canadian footwear retailer, ALDO.

Shoe specifications:

• Outer, synthetic
• Colours, black and white
• Heel height, 1.27 cm

Why I chose this shoe: the Buscher, from ALDO, is a good example of how a flat shoe can look youthful, arty and fun, yet remain versatile so it can seamlessly fit into one’s wardrobe. Two neutral colours, black splatter on a white background goes with anything. The pattern design also adds visual interest and directs the eye downward when worn. The synthetic material on the outer, which looks like faux calf hair, introduces texture and another element of interest to the overall design – definitely not your mother’s shoe.